Brandon Twp – School opens Aug. 24, but the South Street bridge will not’and officials are asking for patience, in trade for child safety. ‘We are asking parents to use caution and patience when taking their kids to school,? said Bart Jenniches, Brandon School District superintendent, adding that additional congestion created by the bridge detour […]
Brandon Twp.- Township officals say Sterling Heights resident John Sloan is costing Brandon residents money with a teasing attempt to finish a township home. After taking nearly four years to complete building a house on Legault Boulevard, the township has made repeated court appearances to impel Sloan to finish the construction. Currently Brandon Township’s attorney […]
Ortonville – Like it or not, the South Street Bridge will not be open before school starts. On Monday, village officials were greeted by an explanation from Posen Construction that bridge work will not be completed until after Labor Day. The target date is now Sept. 13, says village manager Paul Zelenak. ‘We are not […]
Ortonville – It wasn’t rain that dampened the third annual Skatefest at the Village Skate Park’it was malicious vandalism. After three years of hard work, Waybrant and hundreds of area volunteers were ready to dedicate the Village Skate park on Aug. 7 during the annual Skatefest before the vandals struck. ‘We had everything set up […]
Brandon Twp – As it has been often said, ‘necessity is the mother of invention? and waterproof blankets are another success to support the adage. ‘Since we started advertising the blankets in April, we’ve sold about 80 of them,? said Cathy Traynor of Brandon Township. In this case, sisters Cathy Traynor and Cammy Gardner, are […]
Brandon Twp – At 12-years-old, Tyler Traynor is learning how to manage a blossoming business, his own finances, and a savings plan. Traynor, a Brandon Middle School student calls his business Ty’s Produce on Wheels, providing a door-to-door service of fresh produce delivery to suburban neighborhoods outside of Brandon Township. ‘I just started knocking on […]
Brandon Twp – While election officials predicted a low turnout for the Aug. 3 Primary, Brandon Township Election Coordinator Karen McArthur said that 2,450 voters of 10,680 registered voters was higher than expected locally. More than 23 percent of Brandon Township registered voters went to the primary polls. Current Township Supervisor Republican Ron Lapp will […]
Brandon Twp. – While they can’t be found in the World Wrestling arena, names like ‘Crush,? ‘Big Buck,? or the ‘Human Shredder,? might conjure up images of theatrical dramas. Not so, however of Chris ‘Crush? Rusher of the Stand Strength Team ministries who says the strength team is dedicated to helping kids make the right […]
Brandon Twp – On a chilly February morning Missy, draped with an empty saddle, stood stoically silent at the grave site of her 16-year-old owner, handler, and partner, Tiffany Lambiris. At the request of her parents, Monica and Roc Lambiris, the Brandon Equestrian Team were pallbearers while coaches Kathy Stockley and Sharon Larson accompanied the […]
Ortonville – Although their name implies a time faded dull glimmer, the Dusty Diamond Dancers light up their senior audiences. ‘The group really makes a connection with the seniors,? said choreographer and dance instructor Connie Frendt. With a backdrop of the American flag the plucky Dusty Diamond Dancers will open an hour long show of […]